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Infosys First IT Giant to Formalize Reduced Campus Targets

Infosys has become the first major outsourcer to formally outline a significant long-term reduction ...

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OpenAI CEO Admits AI Agents Now Threaten Global Security

In a candid admission that has sent ripples through the technology sector, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has...

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of AI Hires at Google in Are Boomerang Employees

In a year defined by a multi-billion dollar talent war, Google has discovered that its most effectiv...

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Manappuram Group gets Buvanesh Tharashankar as Group CFO

Manappuram Group has announced the appointment of Buvanesh Tharashankar as its Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO). In his new role, he will provide strategic financial leadership across all Manappuram Group companies and work closely with the Board and senior management to strengthen financial governance, capital efficiency, and long-term value creation. As Group CFO, Buvanesh […]

Vodafone Idea Elevates Ayushi as GM– Talent, Capability & Culture

Vodafone Idea Limited has elevated Ayushi Dixit as General Manager – Talent, Capability & Culture | DEI & People Experience, assigning her responsibility for leading the portfolio across Delhi and Rajasthan. She moves into this expanded role after serving as AGM – HR Business Partner, where she played a pivotal role in positioning HR as […]

Industry

Tech Giants Google, Amazon And Others Layoff 120,000+ in 2025

According to data from independent tracker Layoffs.fyi and recent government filings, over 122,000 tech workers across 550+ companies have faced layoff this year. The technology sector has entered a defining era of “The Great Recalibration” in 2025. While the total volume is slightly lower than the 2024 peak, the nature of these cuts is far more strategic. […]

Compensation

Alhind Air Places Staff on Unpaid Leave as Delays Stall Launch

Alhind Air, the aviation wing of the Kerala-based travel conglomerate Alhind Group, has hit a significant turbulence before even taking flight. The nascent airline has reportedly placed a substantial portion of its newly recruited staff on indefinite unpaid leave. This drastic measure follows prolonged delays in securing its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate […]

EPFO

EPFO Offices to be Reimagined as “Single-Window” Service Hubs

In a move aimed at ending the bureaucratic hurdles faced by millions of salaried employees, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has announced a massive structural revamp of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Addressing the inauguration of the newly constructed ‘Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan’ in Vatva, Gujarat, on December 26, 2025, the […]

Technology

Mid-Career Professionals Drive Record-Breaking AI Enrollments

As 2025 draws to a close, a massive “gold rush” for AI expertise has fundamentally reshaped the global education landscape. Major EdTech platforms including Coursera, upGrad, Udemy, and Emeritus report an unprecedented surge in enrollments, with millions of professionals—ranging from entry-level coders to C-suite executives—scrambling to acquire AI literacy. Data from the latest industry reports indicates that […]

Employment

IBM SkillsBuild AI-ML Internship – January 2026, Apply by Dec 31

Edunet Foundation, in collaboration with IBM SkillsBuild, has announced a 6-week virtual internship on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML) for the January 2026 batch. The Pan-India program is designed to equip students with industry-relevant AI-ML knowledge through structured learning, expert mentorship, and real-world project exposure. Internship Details The internship will be conducted in virtual […]

Jumbo Group Appoints Shathi Sharma as Chief HR Officer

Shathi Sharma has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Jumbo Group, strengthening organization’s leadership team at a pivotal phase of growth. In her new role, she will spearhead the group’s people strategy, talent agenda, and organization-wide transformation initiatives across markets, with a strong focus on building future-ready capabilities and culture. Extensive Experience […]

Naxatra Labs Appoints Vijay Nair as Head – HR & Administration

Deeptech startup Naxatra Labs has appointed Vijay Nair as Head – Human Resources and Administration, strengthening its leadership team at a critical phase of growth. The appointment comes as the company scales operations following recent funding, alongside expansion of its manufacturing capabilities and talent base. With an increasing focus on organisational maturity, compliance, and workforce […]

Industry

Mobile Industry Pays ₹25,000 Crore in Annual Wages Under PLI

According to a recent report by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) submitted to the Ministry of Commerce on December 27, 2025, the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has acted as a catalyst, transforming India from a mobile-importing nation into a global manufacturing and export powerhouse. In what is being hailed as the premier “Make […]

Britannia Industries appoints Subhashis Basu as Chief Business Officer – Dairy

Britannia Industries Limited appoints Subhashis Basu as Chief Executive Officer of Britannia Bel Foods Pvt Ltd and Chief Business Officer – Britannia Dairy. Sharing the update on social media, Subhashis said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as CEO – Britannia Bel Foods Pvt Ltd and CBO – Britannia Dairy at […]

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New Labour Codes Will Impact MNC Bottom Lines

Multinational Corporations (MNCs) operating in India are preparing for a significant overhaul of their compensation strategies as the central government moves closer to implementing four landmark labour codes. These codes—covering Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations, and Occupational Safety—aim to consolidate 29 existing central labour laws. While the reforms are designed to improve the ease of […]